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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 435.83 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 435.83 and 144.43 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 435.83 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/435.83 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 435.83 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 62,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,946.93/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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